How many games will the Boston Celtics win this season? Who is their biggest competition?
FanDuel has released their win projections for the upcoming season and the Celtics are projected to be the best team in the NBA. Will they win more or less than their 58.5 win projection? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal goes into reasons for both the over and the under while examining the closest competition (Knicks, Sixers, Bucks) and the next group that could be an early round matchup (Magic, Cavs, Pacers). Also, the one team that would be the most fun first round matchup and why Miami should consider tanking.
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So pumped that the season is actually on the horizon – another benefit of a deep postseason run. Let's go get #19.
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I got them at 61 wins. Some teams got better e.g. the top 4 should each have 50 wins and the bottom of the east wont be as bad. But the Celtics probably should have won more than 64 last year.
As long as the C's stay healthy they can win 60 again and go deep into the playoffs. Chip 19 incoming☘️☘️☘️☘️💪💪
Had Porzingis been good to go I had them at 68, still have them at 60 though, first seed still, and 16-7 in the playoffs. ☘️💪
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Probably 58-60. Reasoning is the Celtics are probably a 67 win team if they went full force the last 2 months. Kristaps is injured to start the season and they will have a target behind their backs.
Can't wait to see the Celtics v the Nova Knicks. Really like Brunson bc he plays with a lot of heart. (Hard to believe he was a bottom of the 2nd round pick!). Ofc always bleeding green for our C's!
We are finishing with the best record and thats all that really matters.
Repeat in 2025.
Haven’t had the repeat energy in a long time. I honestly think we still matchup well despite the new additions to other teams. I don’t think we’ll be the first seed in the east this season, partly due to the fact that we may not need home court advantage considering the road win success. I’m going with 59-23!
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I'll give you funny: I want NY, Philly and Milwaukee to all be healthy. Fully. It won't happen, but I want it. I'll gratefully take two of the three. I want some deep competition this year. The C's biggest advantage, aside from a Best Top 5, is health. It's an understated thing.
I loved the 80s. Everyone remembers the Fakers, some remember the Sixers. The Knicks and Bucks were good too. The Moncrief and Cummings Bucks were VERY good… just not good enough. Then there was the Bernard King phenomenon.
The Bucks are actually better this year. They did a commendable job of remaking their roster with little wriggle room. Think Giannis is due for a monster/revenge year. Dame? Good question. But it wouldn't shock me if the Bucks give the C's their most serious, consistent challenge.
This year will be the end of the Undue Exaggerated Respect for Jimmy Era in Miami. Oh, they might have one more improbable series win left in them. That's it. The biggest noise coming out Miami (aside from their super in-denial fans) will be Jimmy griping with Riley and making excuses. Cannot wait.
Hard to imagine a Miami team with Bam and coached by Spo that dips low enough to be a Cooper Flagg candidate (I COULD see them being the least likely lottery player and winning it. Of course). Sure, if Bam got injured before Christmas; they trade Jimmy. Then I could see it. Otherwise, I think Spo and Riley are too competitive.
a quick check had predictions at 55ish start of 23 and Cs blew the number out of the water. this years number feels like a big adjustment for the same squad. no clue on the truth but if i had to take a guess it was an over bloodbath for Vegas last yesr and there are even more faithful this year
They will have the exact same record with exact same outcome. 🏆 🏆
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Can get most wins in nba at +180 vs 57.5 (DKs) at -120
Put my house on the under Celtics total wins. Too many reasons for it.
I wouldn’t b surprised if bos went over even with KP missing gmes. I luv the depth and I can’t wait to see guys step up once again it’s wut truly great (TEAMS) do!🍀🏀💪😤
I’m not a tanker, Brad is a good example of hvn a competitive team while still building. Thn he becomes GM and builds a champion! Blueprint Brad🏀
The only threat to Boston is themselves
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give the bench more playing time see their strengths and weakness and what needs to be fixed before the playoffs.
Smart money is on NYK to top 53 wins. They’ll be the type of highly motivated team that will avoid “no show” games.
65 wins all 12 are coming back those guys will hear all this
I have Celtics getting at least 59. Celtics next season will be better at the start than the Celtics from the past season. Jrue, Jaylen and Jayson all struggled to find their roles last year but now they have it figured out. Sam plays defense now, Pritchard will be more comfortable and the rest of the bench is better with Springer, Tillman and Queta. I even think Kornet will be slightly better now as he understands more about how to be effective on the court. The team is less likely to let go of the rope now as well. They can definitely win at least 59 games which is 5 less than last season.
I think the 76ers will be better than people think. Oubre was a sneaky good pick up for them. They have a solid lineup. The Bucks will be worse because they will not have the Adrian Griffin wins. They no longer have Pat Bev either, which was their heart. The Pacers will be even better than they were before with a year under their belt. Toronto will likely make it to the playoffs next year as well.